NOTE: MY NEXT PAINTING WITH SUBSTITUTE PHTHALO GREEN B. S., which is the original cool green I started with.
Thoughts on the skin shadow first, because that is where I start on a piece. The cool side of the shadow should be Viridian and a warmer green (Prussian Blue + Cadmium Lemon). On the opposite side (sun side) a warm purple (Winsor Blue R. S. + Cadmium Red) and (Prussian Blue + Permanent Rose).
On the highlight side, an orange like Cadmium Scarlet with Cadmium Yellow. Build warmth with Permanent Rose. Don’t, forget to use Yellow Ochre and Indian Red for the middle tones. Finish some edgework with Cadmium Lemon and Permanent Rose…keyed up.
Remember to add Ivory Black into all mixtures to knock them down. Similarly do this with Titanium White. Push and pull all the way until the end or finish approaches. Always finish with knife work. Do not forget to work with complimentary colors. Always think what compliment will work with the mixed color.
Stop watching YouTube videos and start painting or playing guitar. You waste so much time.
The idea is to put a small blob of paint on my palette, but also to put all my colors onto my palette. Use all the colors and control the subtle color choices and mixes with its compliment. This should lead to better color compositions and a measure of realism.
The work I did today/tonight was right where it should be. I’ve been progressing slowly towards a more realistic rendition of human flesh tone and trying to move away from sharp contrasty transitions high in chroma. I hope this latest piece exemplifies that trend.
